Lynda reviews HardBall by

CD Reiss

When he runs the bases, every woman’s eyes are glued to his stunning body and a smile that puts the night lights to shame.

I’m no queen. I’m a regular girl with a regular job. I just watch him on TV and from the bleachers, season after season.

Girls like me grab a guy like that one in a million times.

My number just came up, and he is as spectacular in bed as he is on the field.

But there’s not a woman in the world who can distract Dash Wallace from the game. Not for a moment. Not even me.

Until the night I do. And everything changes.

Review:

I am a huge Christine fan. Her writing style is unique to her. For me her style didn’t match this story, I may be in the minority here. In saying that the story is fantastic and you should absolutely still read it.
A cute librarian knocks pro ball player off his feet with how real she is, how could you not love that story. I am not a baseball follower so reading a story that incorporates their quirks with superstition was really interesting.
Dash struggles with his realisation that sweet little Vivian is more then what he has ever allowed himself to have. That she is a forever girl. He wants her he fights it but finally allows himself the happiness he deserves. Dash messes up and is a bit of an idiot about things, handles them wrong but he finds his way.
Vivian believes she held her last boyfriend back from reaching his potential. Why would Dash want someone like her. Allowing herself to be with him but trying not to fall in love with him is impossible.
Their connection is real, I felt the writing style hindered the readers connection to the characters emotions but others didn’t so it’s definitely a personal thing. This story has sass and steam, I look forward to what Christine has in store for us next.